Frances Stavedahl Obituary

The family announces the passing of Frances Stavedahl (Grand Rapids, Michigan) on September 11, 2026. Frances, born on November 16, 1934, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Frances will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Frances by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Frances is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Frances’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.

She is survived by: her husband Richard Gene Stavedahl; her son Harold Childs Jr.; her daughters-in-law, Shelly Childs, Judy Childs and Ruth Childs; her grandchildren, Ferrel Morris and Gabrielle Brooks; and her children, Curtis Childs, Jeffrey Childs (Mellisa), Gregory Childs (Elaine), Stephen Childs, Todd Childs (Karen) and Robin Morris (Bruce). She is also survived by many grandchildren, several great grandchildren and a few great great grandchildren.